Who do you write like?

Several years ago I published a piece called Find out which published author your writing style resembles which has turned out to be one of my most viewed posts. It gave a link to I Write Like where you can paste an excerpt of your writing for the website to analyse. (The facility is now also available as an app.) It turned out the piece I entered used similar word choices and was written in a similar style to Chuck Palahniuk. I’ve always been rather pleased at the match and wondered if my writing had changed over time to reflect another author.

Today, I entered the opening page from The Secret Life of Carolyn Russell which will be published by Bloodhound Books in July 2023. This time the excerpt matched with Raymond Chandler. To say I’m chuffed is an understatement. In these days between Christmas and New Year, you might find yourself at a loose end, so why not give it a go? I’d love to know who you’re matched with.